Day Camp Assistant

• Assist instructors during classes. This may include classroom set-up or clean-up and engaging in activities with students
• Know the location of students during classes and activities
• Track parent drop-off and pick-up of students during the day
• Responsible for promoting a positive healthy environment for the students. Report all issues related to health and safety to the Youth Camp Coordinator
• Escort youth between classes and supervises those students needing care before/after classes and during the lunch hour
• Plan and lead games or other activities for camp participants on breaks between camp classes
• Serve as the camp point person during open swim time in the UCC pool
• Monitor and encourage appropriate student behavior. Follows UCC protocol regarding handling of behaviors and special needs and communicates issues to Youth Camp Coordinator
• Demonstrate appropriate behavior at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Attend camp related training sessions required by Umpqua Community College

• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Able to communicate effectively with students, UCC staff, and parents

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• One-year experience working with children in formal or informal setting
• First Aid/CPR Certification strongly encouraged

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
For full consideration applicants must submit with their application all of the following:

1. A cover letter which addresses your interest in Umpqua Community College and how you would excel in this position.
2. Current resume that includes educational and professional work experience.
3. A list of 3 professional references listing contact information including email address.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE STATEMENT:
Umpqua Community College provides employment preference to qualified veterans in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position and electronically attaches the required documentation at the time of application.

Required Documentation:

Applicants claiming veteran's presence must submit one of the following:

• Member Copy 4 of the Certificate of Released or Discharged from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or
• Letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs including receipt of a non-service connected pension. Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans Disability Preference Letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

• Request military service records: https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records
• Veterans Preference information: https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/veterans-preference.aspx